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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.43, 64.04 and 28.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.43, 64.04 and 28.95 is: 39.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.43 : 64.04 = 28.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.43/64.04 = 28.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.43x = 64.04 × 28.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.43x = 1,853.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853.81/46.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.93

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